In 2024, James Hardie Industries completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
James Hardie Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 326,086a | 331,274a | 365,779a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 246,953a | 265,426a | 280,630a | |
Total Scope 3 | 2,249,979a | 2,310,009a | 1,942,303a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 82.8407a | 87.7059a | 101.1921a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of James Hardie Industries amounted to 573,039 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of James Hardie Industries decreased by 3.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of James Hardie Industries were 326,086 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 246,953 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported 2,249,979 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of James Hardie Industries includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,249,979 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 57.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2024, the largest contributors to James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 326,086 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,936 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 82.84 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 82.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,210.06, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places James Hardie Industries among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2024, James Hardie Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 2,823,018 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.88% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to James Hardie Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.55%.a